Many players wonder whether you can bonus roll Pantheon trinkets on a character who did not personally defeat the Pantheon raid bosses. This guide explores the specific rules, versions, and exceptions that affect bonus rolls for Pantheon loot in World of Warcraft.
Understanding how loot distribution works for Pantheon, and specifically which items can be bonus rolled, helps you make smarter choices about main spec versus off spec gearing and trading within your guild.
| Raid Tier | Pantheon Encounters | Bonus Roll Availability | Item Level Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antorus | The Burning Throne, Guardian, Krosus, Argus the Unmaker | Available, requires item level 340+ gear | Item Level 340–445 |
| Antorus (Pre-7.2) | Krosus, Skorpyon, The Butcher, Mistress Sassz’ine, Guardians | Not yet implemented | Item Level 500–535 |
| Legion 7.3 | Argus the Unmaker | Available with Artifact traits and items | Item Level 535–650 |
Understanding Bonus Roll Mechanics in World of Warcraft
Bonus roll is an added chance to receive a higher item level drop from raid and dungeon bosses. It used to be a separate currency purchase in Warlords of Draenor, but in Legion it becomes an additional roll granted by certain traits, artifacts, and items. For Pantheon content, this typically means that eligible players may get an extra random property roll on items that normally have none, such as many relics and trinkets.
Pantheon Trinkets Eligible for Bonus Roll
Eligible Trinket Types
Within the Pantheon raid, the vast majority of trinkets scale with item level, which means they qualify for bonus roll upgrades. Players commonly focus on relics and other trinket slots that can be upgraded to higher item levels through this mechanic. When checking your drops, look for trinkets labeled generically in the loot list that do not already have affixes, since those are prime candidates.
Item Level Ranges and Sources
The specific item level you can achieve with bonus roll depends on your equipment level before the roll. In Antorus, hitting item level 340 or higher is usually required to access the best bonus roll tiers. Dropping from bosses such as Krosus, Argus the Unmaker, and Guardian tends to yield trinkets positioned in the mid to high end of the item level spectrum, making them attractive targets for rerolling via bonus roll.
How to Get Bonus Roll on Pantheon Trinkets
Raid Composition and Trait Requirements
To reliably generate bonus roll chances on Pantheon drops, your group needs specific traits from artifacts and legendary items. Certain Artifact traits increase the chance for bonus rolls to appear on loot, while particular legendary pieces may grant additional rolls to you or your raid members. Check your trait and legendary configurations before each pull to maximize the number of eligible rolls.
Loot Distribution and Main Spec Priority
Bonus roll can only be used on items that drop for your main spec or items you can use. If a trinket drops needing a class or role slot you do not fill, you cannot main spec on it and therefore cannot bonus roll it. Always ensure you are eligible for main spec on the item before committing a bonus roll, especially for shared trinkets that multiple roles may desire.
Optimizing Your Pantheon Loot Strategy
- Check your Artifact traits before each raid to confirm bonus roll availability.
- Only use bonus roll on items you can main spec, especially high item level trinkets.
- Prioritize trinkets with large item level gaps between current and upgraded tiers.
- Coordinate with your guild to avoid duplicate bonus roll upgrades on shared pieces.
- Combine bonus roll with other upgrade systems, such as Titanforging, when possible.
FAQ
Reader questions
Can bonus roll change the secondary stats on a Pantheon trinket?
No, bonus roll only changes the item level of a trinket; it does not reroll secondary stats or sockets. For relics and many trinkets, the only property affected is the Item Level, which in turn adjusts the default stats rolled into the item.
Do I need to be the one who defeated the boss to bonus roll a trinket?
Not necessarily. As long as the item drops for you as main spec and your character has an active bonus roll trait or buff, you can use bonus roll regardless of who dealt the killing blow. The key requirement is being the main spec recipient of the loot roll.
Can I bonus roll a trinket if it already has item level 445?
If the trinket is already item level 445 from Antorus, it cannot be bonus rolled further because it is at the maximum item level for that raid tier. Bonus roll upgrades are capped by the expansion’s current item level ceiling, so there is no additional benefit on already top-tier pieces. This depends on your current gear plan and vault needs. If you lack trinket upgrades and the new item level is substantially higher, rerolling via bonus roll is typically worthwhile. If you already have better pieces in your inventory or on the Auction House, selling the lower item level trinket may be more efficient than using a bonus roll on it.